South American Tortoises: Chelonoidis carbonaria, C. denticulata and C. chilensis

Pp. 360; 278 full-color photographs, maps, and tables.  Color pictorial laminated boards, lettered in black, white, and green on the spine and front cover, pictorial endpapers (hardcover), 8vo.  From the series: Chelonian Library #3.  This volume provides information on the Red-footed tortoise, Yellow-footed tortoise, and Chaco tortoise from all parts of the South American continent in one amazing volume.  Covers the gamut from an analysis of nomenclatural history of the three species to detailed examination of captive culture conditions for each species.  Other topics include extensive referencing of predecessor findings, parasitology, to existing protective legislation.  No ownership marks.